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Analysis of ablation of mitochondrial fission in adult forebrain neurons

ABSTRACT: Well-balanced mitochondrial fission and fusion processes are essential for nervous system development. Loss of function of the main mitochondrial fission mediator, dynamin-related protein 1 (Drp1), is lethal early during embryonic development or around birth, but the role of mitochondrial fission in adult neurons remains unclear. Here we show that inducible Drp1 ablation in neurons of the adult mouse forebrain results in progressive, neuronal subtype-specific alterations of mitochondrial morphology in the hippocampus that are marginally responsive to antioxidant treatment. Furthermore, DRP1 loss affects synaptic transmission and memory function. Although these changes culminate in hippocampal atrophy, they are not sufficient to cause neuronal cell death within 10 weeks of genetic Drp1 ablation. Collectively, our in vivo observations clarify the role of mitochondrial fission in neurons, demonstrating that Drp1 ablation in adult forebrain neurons compromises critical neuronal functions without causing overt neurodegeneration.

INSTRUMENT(S): LTQ Orbitrap Elite

ORGANISM(S): Mus Musculus (mouse)

TISSUE(S): Brain

SUBMITTER: Alexander Schmidt

LAB HEAD: Alexander Schmidt

PROVIDER: PXD004890 | Pride | 2016-08-25

REPOSITORIES: Pride

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Synaptic dysfunction, memory deficits and hippocampal atrophy due to ablation of mitochondrial fission in adult forebrain neurons.

Oettinghaus B B Schulz J M JM Restelli L M LM Licci M M Savoia C C Schmidt A A Schmitt K K Grimm A A Morè L L Hench J J Tolnay M M Eckert A A D'Adamo P P Franken P P Ishihara N N Mihara K K Bischofberger J J Scorrano L L Frank S S

Cell death and differentiation 20150424 1

Well-balanced mitochondrial fission and fusion processes are essential for nervous system development. Loss of function of the main mitochondrial fission mediator, dynamin-related protein 1 (Drp1), is lethal early during embryonic development or around birth, but the role of mitochondrial fission in adult neurons remains unclear. Here we show that inducible Drp1 ablation in neurons of the adult mouse forebrain results in progressive, neuronal subtype-specific alterations of mitochondrial morphol ...[more]

PMID: 25909888

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Analysis of ablation of mitochondrial fission in adult forebrain neurons

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Synaptic dysfunction, memory deficits and hippocampal atrophy due to ablation of mitochondrial fission in adult forebrain neurons.

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